Living Waters: A Journey of Faith and Discovery Connecting the Past with the Present

By Judy M. Davis

Living Waters weaves a true tale of struggle and survival across two continents. Balancing accurate historical referencing with new genealogical discoveries, Judy Davis exposes the abuses her Huguenot ancestors endured and the relief King William's land grants brought allowing them to settle in Virginia.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Judy M. Davis
• Release date: Oct 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9780998530352

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Living Waters

A Journey of Faith and Discovery

Connecting the Past with the Present

Judy Davis is a passionate disciple of the Kingdom of God. Her book is a compilation of various aspects of her personal journey of discovery of not only her ancestry, she is a descendant of Pocahontas, but also her understanding of God’s prophetic purposes of redemption. Using her experiences as a missionary, an intercessor, and leader of a Dance and Banner Worship team she interweaves layers of her own story with references to Church and Jewish history, theology and God’s purposes for the Church and the Jewish people. Judy has done her homework and has supplied the reader with many references that you can use in your own research and study. I believe this book will not only bless you but educate you as well.

Dr. Howard Morgan

Kingdom Ministries International

howardmorganministries.com

Living Waters is a journey of one person’s experiences shared in particular while visiting the nation of Israel. Judy’s senses come alive to paint a picture of the reality of her time spent in Israel––from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria to Galilee, and other destinations. She chose the way of a servant by coming and volunteering to do humanitarian aid work with The Joseph Storehouse. By doing so, it’s as if the heavens opened up around Jerusalem while a smile looked down upon Judy with happiness and joy. This book is a real testimony of how one person’s experience can impact others.

Barry and Batya Segal

Vision for Israel | The Joseph Storehouse

visionforisrael.com

I love this book! It was so special to get to know Judy and learn of her many missions trips. I know our Abba is very happy she said yes to His call to missions and went... not so many do. I also loved how generations past affect us and that we carry their authority with us in the present to be able to repent and restore the destiny that our Abba meant for us to walk in. Living Waters will encourage you. Thank you, Judy, for all you have done for the Kingdom!

Jean Mabry | Director Bezalel School

Benote Tzion & For Zion’s Sake Dance ministries

zionsake.org

Judy Davis has obtained the high mark of excellence in this powerful, captivating and dynamic book. You will be blessed as you journey with her through this wonderful presentation of passionate love of true worship of our Jewish Messiah. Her delightful accounts of her numerous mission trips abroad connected with history and the supernatural will spark a flame to find God’s purpose in your own life!

Jim Jackson, President

CBU Ministries International, Montreat, NC

cbu.org

Judy Davis is an extraordinary woman. As she struggled against false and discouraging doctrines being presented in her church, she realized that she could not and would not compromise the truth of God’s Word. She made the decision to step out of the denomination she was in and fully embrace the Charismatic Renewal sweeping Christianity. Holy Spirit fire began to flame up in her life as she yielded to the Spirit’s direction. From that step of faith she came to understand the importance of her Jewish Roots and the importance of blessing Israel. I have known Judy for many years as a steadfast woman of God and a very gifted worshipper with banners and silks. This book will be an inspiration to all, especially those who are seeking to find their place in God’s plan for their life. Please read this book––I know you will be blessed.

Dee Baxter,

Bible Teacher

President Baxter Bible Ministries, LaFayette, Ga.

baxterbibleministries.org

Generations to come will thank Judy for this brilliant work. She opens doors for readers to gain new perspectives while exploring her life experiences. Judy’s insights into an important history of faith and dedication are refreshing. I highly recommend this book!

Hannele Pardain, Rev.,

cfi-usa.org

Living Waters shows Judy’s love for literature as well as her passion for making a difference in the world. I had the pleasure of hosting Judy at one of my Free to Create art retreats and was able to witness her creativity and love of life first hand. Her poems strike to the heart and soul, just like her very own account of personal discovery. She weaves her poems with historical and spiritual facts in such a beautiful manner. This book is indeed a unique blend of literature and history. It is as colorful as each of Judy’s trips to the different parts of the world.

Janice VanCronkhite

Artist, speaker, instructor, author

JvcArtworks.com

Judy’s vulnerability in showing the struggles in understanding God’s messages to us is refreshing. Her steps of faith led her to many places. In 1998 she joined us in Israel for our Integrity Music recording with Paul Wilbur and a special time of worship with Don Moen. I had the privilege of baptizing her in the Jordan River. She shares how God moved on her during that trip and how He moved her forward on her path. Her story will encourage your faith.

Michael Coleman

Cofounder and former CEO of Integrity Music (1987-2011)

MikeColeman.com

Living Waters

Published by Anam Cara Publishing

Denver, Colorado

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Copyright © 2020 Judy Davis. All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-0-9985303-4-5 (Paperback)

ISBN: 978-0-9985303-5-2 (Ebook)

Third Edition

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John Edwin Hobson: p. 108.

Title page art: Scepter by Janice VanCronkhite/JVCArtworks.com

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The Scripture quotations contained in this book are from The New King James Version, Copyright © 1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. The New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. The Amplified Bible Old Testament copyright © 1965, 1987 by The Zondervan Corporation. The Amplified New Testament copyright © 1958, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation.

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CONTENTS

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

PROLOGUE

PART I BLOOD ANCESTRY

CHAPTER 1 - AMERICA’S HIDDEN TREASURE

SPIRITUAL HERITAGE OF THE HUGUENOTS

AMERICA’S FIRST MARYTRS

FORT CAROLINE AND THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

CROSS THIS LINE AND YOU DIE!

A LINE IN THE SAND

THE REDEMPTIVE DEATH OF THE HUGUENOTS

PASSENGER MANIFEST

DNA

CHAPTER 2 - THE LITTLE NIGHTCAP

THE INFAMOUS SUZANNE ROCHET

SETTING THE STAGE: The Edict of Nantes

THE REVOCATION OF THE EDICT OF NANTES

THE LITTLE NIGHTCAP

CHAPTER 3 - POCAHONTAS

THE DELIGHTFUL MATOAKA

MICHAUX, ROCHET, AND POCAHONTAS

POCAHONTAS SAILS TO ENGLAND

CHAPTER 4 - PALEO-INDIAN ANCESTORS

PALEO-INDIANS AND THE HEBREW SCRIPT

PALEO-HEBREW SCRIPT

CHAPTER 5 - WHO WERE THE HUGUENOTS?

CHAPTER 6 - THE REFORMATION

JOHN CALVIN AND THE HUGUENOTS

STUNNING DISCOVERY

ELLIS ISLAND AND MY DNA

DNA RESULTS:

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER 7 - CONSTANTINE’S SWORD

HISTORY OF THE HUGUENOTS UNDER CONSTANTINE

THE ORIGINAL PRIMITIVES

CONSTANTINE’S CULTURAL INFLUENCE TODAY

THE FIRST COUNCIL OF NICEA

CHAPTER 8 - TAPESTRY OF SUFFERING

THE CRUSADES

ANTI-SEMITISM:

THE APOSTLE PAUL TO THE ROMANS:

PART II REFLECTIONS

PART II REFLECTIONS

CHAPTER 9 - A WALK BACK IN TIME

THE TOBACCO FARM

THE LION AND THE ROCK

THE MOUNTAIN TOP

PRIMITIVE BAPTISTS

MARRIAGE

THE DOCTRINE OF LIMITED ATONEMENT

THE MORAVIANS

THE MORAVIANS AND COUNT ZINZENDORF

THE INTERVENTION

ITS GLOWING

GOD’S HEART –– GOD’S FIRE

CHAPTER 10 - LIVING WATERS

ANGEL IN MY CLOSET

CHAPTER 11 - QUENCHING THE SPIRIT

THE VEIL THINS

QUENCHING THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

DISCERNMENT

SAYING GOODBYE

PART III GRABBING THAT SWORD AGAIN

CHAPTER 12 - THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH

FINDING THE WELL

WEEPING FOR JOY

SUSAN MILLER

VISION FOR ISRAEL - THE JOSEPH STOREHOUSE

STANDING IN THE GAP

CHAPTER 13 - HIS BANNER OVER ME IS LOVE

MY MENTOR

JULIE ANN KIMBALL

BANNERS IN THE PRISON

GOD’S HEART; GOD’S PLAN

JULIE’S SERVANTHOOD

GOODBYE JULIE

FATHER’S WAITING ARMS

PART IV MISSIONS: FROM JAMAICA TO AUSCHWITZ

CHAPTER 14 - JAMAICA SETS THE STAGE

SEEING THE NEED FOR MISSIONS

CHAPTER 15 - MISSION TRIP TO ENGLAND

HYDE PARK, 1998

LONDON CITY MISSIONS

DOING IT AFRAID

LEGAL GROUND

HOSTILE PLACE

LINZ, AUSTRIA

CHAPTER 16 - REJECTION, REDEMPTION, AND THE RIVER OF LIFE

THE STORY OF HASSELL

A WITNESS

CHAPTER 17 - JERUSALEM ARISE

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

DIVINE APPOINTMENT AND A PRAISE REPORT

ANGELS IN THE RAFTERS

TOURING ISRAEL

THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD SPEAKS

CHAPTER 18 - CHINA OUTREACH

KEEP YOUR EYES DOWN

LATE NIGHT MISSIONS

TRACT TROUBLE AHEAD

CINDY, OH CINDY!

THE STRANGER

CONNECTING THE DOTS

CHAPTER 19 - THE SEED PEARL

ARABIC TAPES

THE VISION

CHAPTER 20 - DRAMA TEAM

BOLIVIA AND QUITO, ECUADOR

CHAPTER 21 - TWO MISSION TRIPS TO THE LAND

THE JOSEPH STOREHOUSE

SHOUT TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH

MISSION OF SOLIDARITY

MISSION IN HEBRON

THE ONE NEW MAN

GOD’S HEART—GOD’S FIRE

CHAPTER 22 - MY TURKISH FRIEND

BOOK OF REVELATION TOUR

NEW REVELATIONS

UNHAPPY CAMPER

RIGHT ON CUE

PART V IDENTIFICATION REPENTANCE

CHAPTER 23 - AUSCHWITZ, POLAND

TWO PAGES IN A BOOK

DEATH FACTORIES

AUSCHWITZ AND SUNFLOWERS

FOUR ATROCITIES

THE WIND OF THE SPIRIT

BLOOD CRIES OUT

CHAPTER 24 - REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST

CHAPTER 25 - ROME AND GENERATIONAL REDEMPTION

ACCIDENTAL CONFESSION

OUR CALLING TO ROME

BLOOD GUILT AND DNA

BLOODGUILT

THE CEREMONY

THE VATICAN

GENERATIONAL REDEMPTION

DIFFERENT TIMES, DIFFERENT SEASONS, DIFFERENT ERA

CHAPTER 26 - CLEANSING THE GROUND

FOR HIS GLORY

EPILOGUE

WRAPPING IT UP

THE HAND PRINT

APPENDIX

MY DNA RESULT

THE DAVIS CONNECTION

THE MICHAUX DATA

SUZANNE LA ROCHE ROCHET

THE MICHAUX-POCAHONTAS CONNECTION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DEDICATION

To my Granddaughters,

Austyn Rose and Natalie Elizabeth

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To Keren Kilgore of Lightning Tree Creative Media, who worked so diligently and patiently to help me bring this book to its highest level of quality and excellence.

To Carrie Stiles, whose work as my research assistant was so vitally important.

I am grateful to my sister, Brenda, who hosted family gatherings in my place during holidays when my banner team was performing and for joining hands with me in love and support for Israel and the Jewish people. As my only sister, you are, and always have been, a blessing beyond measure.

To my cousin, Charlotte, who supplied the meticulous documents delineating our ancestry lines all the way back to Edward III of England.

And to my sons, Jesse and John, you are God’s unique gift to me, my treasure in earthen vessels, the pride and joy of my life. To my daughter-in-law, Kathryn. You became part of the Davis family tree at just the right moment in our lives. What a blessing you are. And to my granddaughters, you light up my life in too many ways to count.

Lastly, to my Heavenly Father and His Holy Spirit for leading me on this incredibly rewarding journey at long last recorded.

Judy Davis

INTRODUCTION

Living Waters is a compilation of my life experiences, ancestral connections, historical truths and insights reflecting who I am in Christ and what God purposed my life to be. It was through my participation in missions that my intimacy with Him increased along with my faith. Whether I was cleaning the teeth of children in Jamaica, witnessing on the streets of London, smuggling Bibles into China, or participating in drama presentations on the streets of Ecuador and Bolivia, missions became a fundamental part of my life.

I did not purpose to dye silks, to outfit a dance team, or choreograph dance and banner presentations before local congregations and take them into a men’s prison. Neither did I plan to research my ancestry eleven generations back in time. Yet, God purposed these things for me and when He did, I changed course to walk in the center of His will for me. Now that I am in my golden years, I look back through the curtain of time and see the tapestry of my life formed by the threads of my lineage. I hope that by sharing bits and pieces of it, the Holy Spirit will enlighten, encourage, and enhance all the ways in which He is working. And to God be the glory.

I chose a sunflower as the chapter heading in my book because it symbolizes faith, worship, spiritual knowledge, and a desire to seek light and truth.

PROLOGUE

I am passionate about genealogical research. Looking into our roots helps us understand our own existence. We can use what we learn about ourselves and our past to influence our future. Our activities impact future generations just as the activities of our ancestors affected us physically and spiritually.

A chronology of my genealogy back through my family lineage to Pocahontas of America and the Huguenots of France reveals hidden threads of truth that led me to discover how God often moves when territories are reclaimed by ancestor association and acts of repentance on their behalf. The inclusion of my genealogy is a testimony to the power of invisible threads that connect us generationally, establishing the spiritual ground for kingdom work.

It is with this in mind that I have researched my ancestors’ activities and the activities of others in history and recorded them in this book. At first, I did not think that my ancestors would have anything to do with my call to missions in diverse places of the world or that they would connect me to certain territories in the United States and abroad.

Ten generations have come and gone since the bloodline from a descendant of the Paleo Indian princess, Pocahontas, comingled with the DNA of the Huguenot, Joseph Michaux. And yet, one can clearly see from my memoirs how that connection impacted my spiritual journey. My journey took me to Holocaust Memorials on three continents and to a deeper understanding of the sufferings of the Moravian Christians, the martyrdom of Jan Hus, the persecution of my Huguenot ancestors, as well as the lasting negative effects of the Catholic-Protestant struggle. It also brought revelation regarding Constantine’s influences upon those of the original faith who were Jewish disciples and 1st Century followers of Jesus.

Multiple layers of Constantinian influence still exist in Protestant and Catholic churches today, with Easter being a primary example. Constantine changed the original observance of Jesus’ death and resurrection from the Jewish Feast of Passover to incorporate the pagan holiday celebrating the spring fertility rites of the ancient goddess, Ishtar.

In doing so, he moved the most sacred of Christian observances away from its Hebraic foundation of Jesus being our Passover Lamb.

Within the pages of this book, I have revealed the plight of my ancestors and the bloodshed that came from governments seeking religious and political control. With these things in mind, I write my memoirs knowing the terrible burdens some Christians face as they serve Him in diverse places of the world.

As I look back over the years, I am continually amazed at where God has led me, what He has brought me through, and what He has asked me to do for His kingdom despite my character flaws. It is my humble desire and a great privilege to share His overwhelming love, holiness, and acceptance. Instead of condemning me for my humanity, He met me at the place of my deepest need and set me down on the solid ground, and as He revealed His ongoing plan for my life, I never looked back.

It is my ultimate desire that the reader will seek out his or her own ancestral lineage and enjoy a greater understanding of family, traditions, and history.

On the other side

Of the curtain of time

Threads woven in a

Tapestry I now call mine

Rivers of water flowing

From a God that is sewing

Threads of restoration

Mercy for the nations

~Judy Davis

AMERICA’S HIDDEN TREASURE

They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb,

and by the word of their testimony;

and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Revelation 12:11 KJV

Spiritual Heritage of the Huguenots

Each of you is a living thread, delineated from bloodlines going back generations. They form the tapestry that is your life.

Two of my threads are noteworthy in that my sister and I are direct descendants of Suzanne Rochet, a French Huguenot, who fled France aboard a ship in a Hogshead to escape religious persecution in the 1600s, and the Indian princess, Pocahontas, daughter of the chief of the Powhatan Tribe of America’s First Nations.

My story begins with the little known account of the first attempt at colonization of America (1564), which was not by the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, but by French Huguenots who landed at what is now Jacksonville, Florida.

I will tell the story of America’s First Thanksgiving at Fort Caroline, America’s First Martyrs, and I will reveal the origin of the expression "a line in the sand."

America’s First Marytrs

Sixty-six years before the Pilgrims who were seeking religious freedom arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts, another group of settlers, known as the Huguenots, departed from France and arrived in modern-day Jacksonville, Florida. While the Pilgrims have become an important part of American culture, the Huguenot journey to Florida has become a forgotten part of American history.

After the many attempts to settle Florida by the Spanish, it was beginning to seem like a hopeless goal. But, as if on cue, after the failure of 1559, France, instead of Spain, had three ships on their way to Florida in February of 1562.

In the 16th Century, many in France began to embrace ideas of Reformation and break away from the teachings of Rome, choosing instead to study the Bible for themselves. The Catholic Church at that time (which was the official church of France) was greatly threatened by this move, which it interpreted as a weakening of its absolute authority over the people. As a result, the Huguenots were harassed continuously, and some even faced death rather than give up their faith.

By the middle of the 16th Century, some Huguenots, under the leadership of Gaspard de Coligny, Admiral of France, and prominent Huguenot, began to seek a way of escape from this persecuted lifestyle. In 1560, de Coligny (who was a man of great wealth) began to find favor in the court of nine-year-old King Charles IX and his influential mother, Catherine de Medici. He worked out a plan with the royal family that would allow the Huguenots to explore the New World and to eventually establish a colony there if the colonists would promise to search for the rumored silver and gold once they were there.¹

Fort Caroline and the First Thanksgiving

French Admiral Gaspard de Coligny sent Admiral Jean Ribault to North America. He landed at the mouth of a river named Mai (the St. Johns River of Jacksonville) in the month of May. Ribault’s arrival also provided the first Protestant prayer offered up on North American soil.